American businessman King Camp Gillette was granted his patent for the safety razor.
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Isaac Pitman introduced his shorthand system, 'Stenographic Shorthand,' for writing.
The US held its first poultry show at Boston's Public Garden.
Lieutenant Zebulon Pike spotted an unnamed mountain peak while exploring the Colorado foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Ubisoft released Rayman Origins worldwide for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.
The first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, US.
